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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,579

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $25,376

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,333

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $23,511

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520162016
ModelCLSCLSCLSESES
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,990 $73,200 $106,550 $38,100 $41,020
Base Invoice $61,371 $68,076 $99,092 $35,688 $38,422
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800    
Premium 1 Package 3,250        
Rear spoiler 400 400   319  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 590 590      
Premium Package   4,200 3,740    
Blind spot warning system       500 500
Obstacle detection, rear       500 500
Ultra Luxury Package       3,500 3,000
Rain-sensing wipers       155 155
Alloy wheels, optional design       40  
Power trunk closer       400 400
Heated steering wheel       450 450
LED headlights       515 515
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package       2,650 2,650
Lexus Safety System+       500 500
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604    
Premium 1 Package 3,023        
Rear spoiler 372 372   209  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 549 549      
Premium Package   3,906 3,478    
Blind spot warning system       460 460
Obstacle detection, rear       460 460
Ultra Luxury Package       3,221 2,761
Rain-sensing wipers       144 144
Alloy wheels, optional design       37  
Power trunk closer       368 368
Heated steering wheel       416 416
LED headlights       473 473
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package       2,447 2,447
Lexus Safety System+       460 460
Options (change) 7,040 7,990 6,540 9,529 8,670
Options (change) 6,548 7,431 6,082 8,695 7,989
Destination 925 925 925 950 950
Total Price $73,955 $82,115 $114,015 $48,579 $50,640
Total Invoice $68,844 $76,432 $106,099 $45,333 $47,361

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,126
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,347
Model Year20152015201520162016
ModelCLSCLSCLSESES
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionT7T9T7T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$73,955$82,115$114,015$48,579$50,640
Adjustments for Features-1,425-3,990-8,290-1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,530$78,125$105,725$48,404$50,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,595$33,195$0$2,236
Total Invoice$68,844$76,432$106,099$45,333$47,361
Adjustments for Features-1,327-3,714-7,714-1630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,517$72,718$98,385$45,170$47,361
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,201$30,868$0$2,191

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152015201520162016
ModelCLSCLSCLSESES
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S350300h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
In-vehicle Internet $150$150  
Media drive $15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200  
Analog clock$25$25 $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Chronometer  $100  
Cornering lights $50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver  $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,115$9,680$13,980$5,865$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$3,990$8,290$175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,327-3,714-7,714-1630

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20152016
ModelCLSES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in111.0 in
Length194.5 in192.7 in
Width74.1 in71.7 in
Height55.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155079%
Total Not Requested40021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Total Requested152584%
Total Not Requested30016%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested120073%
Total Not Requested45027%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested217584%
Total Not Requested42516%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested217595%
Total Not Requested1255%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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